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Rouble - Catherine II ММД
| Silver (.750) | 24 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1763 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#95725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination, year.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1763
МОНЕТА∙ РƔБЛЬ∙
Е i
Translation: Coin Rouble
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Mintmarks:ММД – Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#67.1)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#67.2)
Initials:
ДМ - Danila Mochalkin
ЕI - Egor Ivanov
Interesting fact
The Catherine II Rouble coin from the Russian Empire, minted between 1762 and 1763, features an image of the Empress Catherine II on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. This coin was made of silver with a purity level of .750, which means it contains 75% silver and 25% other metals. It weighs 24 grams and has a diameter of 36 millimeters. Interestingly, the Catherine II Rouble coin was the first coin to feature the image of a female ruler, which was a significant departure from the traditional male-dominated designs seen on coins at the time. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 ММД ДМ | 406000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 ММД ЕI | 94800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Rouble - Catherine II (ММД) 1762-1763 coin.
